Goodbye, my Keiss . . .

Again. I appreciate the comments that have been shared because there have been many of us that have had best friends, like mine. I always start with a dog knowing that this will be the end result. But in doing so, I remember the memories, not the final weeks, as it was with Keiss.

For those that know me, have followed me in my almost 6 year adventure and have even met up with me at some remote boondock location, know very well the life I lead. For me to continue it would be better not to have a dog, until that time I am no longer gone for long periods of time, hiking/kayaking or riding the motorcycle. Or traveling through areas that have extreme temperatures, cold or hot. Then those times when I might spend the night out, before returning back to my camper. Having a dog now would not be fair for them. Keiss was remarkable in the hours he spent and the 100 degree and below zero temps he shared the camper with me. I just don't want to worry about an animal, in those conditions. After 52 years of having a continuous line of dogs, it is time to be without until the time I get off the road or lead an RV life that is more conducive to having a pet.

NRALIFR wrote:
Sincere condolences Bryan.

Keiss...... That's an interesting name. A quick web search reveals that there's a Scottish village with that name, with the ruins of an ancient castle nearby. Any significance to your choice of his name? Can you help with the pronunciation?

I like researching the origins of names.

:):)

That is pretty remarkable that you would do that. You are correct. It was always a family tradition to get the world atlas out and select a name, from Scotland, for each one of our 4 Scottish Terriers(52 years, 3 from the same breeder). The name "Keiss" was chosen for that town you found. I am impressed, NRALIFR. My kids picked that name, from a short list we gathered, from that atlas. My daughter's name is derived from a similar direction, Cairn. As a NPS Ranger, I always liked the name of the piles of rocks that guided lost and confused hikers and promised myself if I ever have a daughter I would name her that, and did. Names are special and they often have a story behind them, as did my best friend, Keiss.(Keee'iss, like in the rear end of a person, that they sit on)

Thank you for bringing that bit of story up.

b